The book, the third in a series, has sold 2.7 million copies in its first week, and provided yet another example of the romantasy genre’s staying power.

The book, to be published on Tuesday, adds details to what is known about the pope’s childhood but falls short when it comes to his later years.

A beloved illustrator died in the middle of a project. His son, who had been drifting away from art for years, was given the chance to finish the work.

Reading alone is a deeply enjoyable activity. But being read to has its own irreplaceable allure.